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They're normally around $1,000 but I keep seeing this inflatable one pop up on woot for $450 or so and it gets really good reviews. I never would have though an inflatable one could be rigid enough, but most people say it feels just like a solid core one.

I see a lot of tourists renting these in Bend, OR to float down the river that runs through town. About half of them look really uncomfortable with a "how in the world is this supposed to be fun" look on their faces.

SUP blew up at the beaches here in the past 2 years. It's fun-ish, and a great workout, but you need to be serious about it if you're willing to drop $1000+ on a board and another $200+ on a paddle. I've demo'd boards two different times but I would never see myself buying one. I highly suggest trying both inflatable and rigid before you take the plunge. Also, start with a wider board. One of the boards I tried was a racing model and while it cut through the chop with no problems if I stopped moving or tried to make a sharp turn I was in the water in no time.

SUP blew up at the beaches here in the past 2 years. It's fun-ish, and a great workout, but you need to be serious about it if you're willing to drop $1000+ on a board and another $200+ on a paddle. I've demo'd boards two different times but I would never see myself buying one.

Yeah, for that kind of price I definitely wouldn't but for $450 all in I might think about it, especially considering that you could probably sell it for $300 after a few years.